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More Musicians for Kids! Part II
Tom Glazer on the Internet, plus information on Norman Foote, Raffi, Bobby McFerrin, and the Banana Slug String Band. This article is about musicians for kids! sound clips available.
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Musicians for Kids! Part I
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
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Conductors, Etc.
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
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How Musical Instruments Make Music
When a student's curriculum, at any grade level, includes both music and the science of waves, or the physics of sound, integrated learning is a natural fit.
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Internet Recording Sessions
With the proliferation of high speed broadband musicians are finding it's now possible to contribute to each other's recordings on a truly global scale...
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Marin Alsop First Female Conductor
Marin Alsop, the first woman to direct a major American orchestra, stepped into her new position with a performance on Sept. 27, 2007.
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Music Software Heaven: (for your little angels)
As teachers, we are constantly thinking of ways to treat our students and I would assume that generally means keeping stocked up on "Jolly Ranchers" or the like. But, as we all know, with just a little extra preparation AND perhaps a little "moo-la" too, we can treat our students (and ourselves) to some exciting interactive software. My picks, as of this article, are fun AND educational.
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Instrument Tuning
No one will respect you as a musician (or even want to listen to your performance) unless you can play or sing in tune.
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Clapton: The Autobiography
In his compelling autobiography, rock icon Eric Clapton writes candidly about his troubled childhood, his rise to fame as a guitarist and his overcoming of addiction.
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Indelible Launches Velocity
Indelible Creative Group, seeking to build God’s kingdom by creating relevant media experiences, will release multi-artist project, “Velocity,” on June 6th.
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Introduction to chiptunes
All about chiptunes, a type of music created using vintage video game systems and sound hardware.
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Music Libraries on the Internet
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
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Songwriting
Songwriting is a way to check and see if your students are grasping all of those theory lessons that we present. Better yet, it's a way to allow their minds to "paint" a picture with sound. It is a wonderful vehicle for identifying those students with "natural" ability too.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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Rod McKuen
Rod McKuen's musical and entertainment accomplishments are undermined by his claim to the title of poet; his so-called "poems" exemplify the work of a poetaster.
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The Last Call Girls Q+A (Pt.3)
The third and final installment of Folk101's visit with Kansas City's alt.country up-and-comers, The Last Call Girls.
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Global Instruments
Here's how you can make your own musical instrument -- for pocket change! This article covers many unique instruments, supplying you with background info on where they originated, provides images, ordering info, history, techniques in playing them and even some instructions on how to make a hosaphone. Many links and a discussion area!
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Jive Talk! Bells, Man! Let's Jim jam!
"Ballin' the Jack" is derived from slang used by railroad workers in the beginning of this century in America. The "jack" is the locomotive and "ballin'" means to work fast or get rollin'. This article presents a fun way to "spice up" your music lessons on Blues and Jazz.
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Good Manners, Concert Etiquette
Why is it so difficult to teach and enforce good concert etiquette with our students? The answer may be in how you teach it to begin with!
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Making Beautiful Music
For any musician or aspiring musician writing music is a necessity. There are several great software products from Finale Music that help you create great looking manuscripts without having to spend a lot of money in the process.
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More Jazz Greats!: Part 2 of 2
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
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"JASS"
Cakewalks to Concert Halls! Tom Morgan's site is the Cat's Meow in the way of Jazz history on the Internet!
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Sherwood - 'A Different Light'
With 'A Different Light', Californian indie band Sherwood have released an impressive second album that mixes the best of the Beach Boys with Jimmy Eat World.
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Stephen Storace, English Composer
Brief Biography of English composer and opera singer Stephen Storace, whose opera buffa was most popular in 18th-century England.
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The Fillmore West: Best Rock Venue
Psychedelic rock music and its associated light shows and poster art changed the world. Its birthplace was San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, managed by Bill Graham.
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Online Comics: Stuff Sucks
Each month an online comic will be showcased. This month we feature Stuff Sucks, a young online comic by Liz Greenfield.
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Unitone HiFi & TriggerX: Past, Present, Future for Joost
Learn more about Joost Langeveld's (aka Dutchieman, ex Unitone HiFi) project TriggerX
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Greg Johnson
Auckland singer-sonwriter, Greg Johnson, released his fourth album, "Chinese Whispers" last year. Here is an interview with him.
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Jazz Greats!: Part 1 of 2
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
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Krystal Meyers Shines
"Ballin' the Jack" is derived from slang used by railroad workers in the beginning of this century in America. The "jack" is the locomotive and "ballin'" means to work fast or get rollin'. This article presents a fun way to "spice up" your music lessons on Blues and Jazz.
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Buy the Right Classical Recording
Does it really make a difference which recording of a classical work a listener purchases? Knowing the conductor and orchestra variation can make all the difference.
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Concert Etiquette
For the uninitiated it is easy to make a big faux pas at a classical music concert. Use these suggestions or pass them on to someone that needs a gentle reminder.
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GMA Winner Bart Millard
Bart Millard’s “Hymned” tied up with Amy Grant’s “Rock of Ages” album for GMA 2006 Inspirational Album of the Year. Both were great, but Bart’s is edgier.
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Support the Arts!
The ARTSEDGE web site offered through the Kennedy Center is truly a "site" to behold! Like any grand library, it could take days to experience. This site offers loads of invaluable information. From the front page through out, this web site aims to please!
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The Piano- A Brief History
The piano has a long and historical past, dating back to the 18th century and beyond. This article explores the technological advances that made it possible.
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Bruce Springsteen's Latest
4.5/5: Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” mines the work of a folk legend to produce an inspired tribute to human dignity and survival.
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Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
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Philip Glass' Album Passages
Philip Glass often incorporates non-Western elements into his compositions, but in the album Passages, he collaborates with Indian composer Ravi Shankar.
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Todd Agnew's New One
As Todd Agnew's sophomore CD, "Reflection of Something," hits the streets, my recent interview only made me more eager to hear his fresh, new worship music.
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